Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,578.76, 1,090,014 and 253,137
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 726,578.76, 1,090,014 and 253,137 is: 379,756.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726,578.76 : 1,090,014 = 253,137 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726,578.76/1,090,014 = 253,137/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726,578.76x = 1,090,014 × 253,137 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726,578.76x = 275,922,873,918 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,922,873,918/726,578.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,756.32
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